June Staff Member of the Month - Allen Deem

What is your role at the YMCA? 

I work as a custodian.

Tell us a little about your Y-story. What made you want to come work at the YMCA? 

Some of my earliest childhood memories are swimming and karate lessons at the YMCA. So, coming back after all these years to ensure the longevity of the facility for the community’s children, just made sense.

How has the YMCA impacted your life? 

Finally I get to come to job were I feel like I'm appreciated and a part of a team.

What do you think the community needs to know about the YMCA of Parkersburg?

That for over a hundred years the YMCA has provided a safe facility for the community and it's children.

How have you witnessed the YMCA mission in action?

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. 

Every shift I work I get to see the mission in action.

What is something you are proud of from the last year? This can be personal, professional, academic etc. 

I'm proud of the mentoring my wife and I do for recovering men and women that suffer from alcoholism and drug addiction at two sober living facilities.